East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County
EPA ID: TX2120005 · 2,706 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County (TX2120005): 1 violation on record since 2021. East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County's EPA record lists 1 historical violation, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 2,706 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County have a median household income of $81,500 and about 10,001 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County (EPA ID: TX2120005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,706 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75708 in Tyler.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by TX or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 75708 - Tyler
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County (TX2120005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County serve?
East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County serves approximately 2,706 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2120005/
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